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Compass needle
Two needles of peculiar construction, fitted with their jewel cups working in gimbals in a central aperture; also with two balancing weights working on threaded portions of the needles. Held in two separate boxes. Dimensions: 11.4cm x 2.6cm x 1.6cm
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Object Details
| ID: | ACO0435 |
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| Type: | Compass needle |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | 19th century |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Compass Observatory |
| Parts: | Compass needle |